Mckinsey 0+4, just finished my second study. going on vacation dec 17 to Jan 3rd. Really want to do a 2-3 weeks DD between now and dec 17th. Any strategies/ advice how I can get on one? No DD exp.

Moving from T2 to McKinsey. How do vacation requests work? I have family and friends getting married this fall in weddings delayed because of covid, but I’ll just have started so wanted to get a sense of how realistic taking vacation this fall would be and how to approach taking it (e.g. mention to HR, staffing). TIA!

📣📣📣 New event: picnic in the park over the Bank Holiday weekend — 5pm Saturday, June 4 @ Primrose Hill (Camden)! BYO suggestions: food, drinks, picnic blanket, and a friend (if you’d like). This will be super chill. Feel free to drop by whenever. We should be there for a few hours. I’ll post a location pic in this bowl day-of so people know where we’re at. You can also DM me for a link to join the group WhatsApp chat. — R

I'm hiring soon for a clinical pharmacist roles to do prior authorizations from home. It's state programs and mainly 9 to 5. What should the compensation be? It'll include 3 weeks vacation and all holidays off btw.

If you take vacation, is the onus on you to make up that billable time? If so, how do you enjoy long vacations?

Hi all, I’ve been taking 15mg XR in the morning and 15mg IR as needed in the afternoon for about 2 years now and it’s helped a lot, however, when I take time off I just feel so lethargic. I’ve read about people taking Wellbutrin as well. Anyone have experiences with this? I meditate and exercise as well, but I just lack energy and almost feel like the same things don’t make me happy when I’m not on my medication.

Anybody have to take time off for long-covid? How has your HR handled it? I feel like any info I have gotten on FMLA and disability is because I’ve brought it up and have had to follow up multiple times.

Any tips on best value Marriott points redemption for a beach vacation? Preferably Europe or Caribbean, and luxury resort.

Does anyone work for Children’s medical center of Dallas on this form ? I know we recently had a “employee appreciation” bonus last month before Thanksgiving but not sure if that counts as one whole holiday bonus including Christmas , or it it’s safe to expect another in mid December ? What seems to be the latter in the past ? Any thoughts are appreciated !

Since we're headed towards cold weather and the holiday season, let's talk about how we can take care of ourselves during the fall/winter and beyond. For example, I'm buying a sun lamp because it's about to be 50 degrees and raining for 6 months 🤦🏻‍♀️.

Anybody ever regret moving from B4 to a start up? Just because there’s so many less perks (lots of PTO, fun events, etc)?

Partners - Do you ever take vacations?

I have been at my current firm for about 1.5 years, and in that entire time the partner in my group hasn't been out of the office a single time. Is that normal? I can't tell if it's standard for big law partners to not take time off, if the dynamics for my group may be different (only 1 partner in the entire group), or it the partner I work with is just a masochist.

What is your title and how much vacation do you get?

Does anybody have ideas on how to use 2 weeks of vacation during covid? Can’t visit family without international travel, most friends are with their family/SOs and social distancing. Pto is expiring so it’s use it or lose it. Im in NYC. Thank you!

Hey- anyone been in the position where their seeing someone, but you’re not dating ? I’m seeing someone and he went on vacation without me and I’m sure he met some girls - he even admitted it but said

Who else skipped the holiday party at your office? Some of you fuckers are the last thing I wanna see after spending all day dealing with your bullshit.

Is the EY 16 week maternity pay 100% of the salary ? I was reading the FAQs and could not find anything that said 100 % of pag provided in the 16 weeks of eligible time off.

Hopefully accepting a new job soon, do I need to tell my current job where I am going? Part of me just wants to stay vague and say I’m taking some time off.

I am so tired of TV shows glamorizing prison life. It's not pretty, it's not nice, it's something rational humans should avoid in their lives.

Can anyone refer me for java developer role 3.11 yrs exp

Does anyone at ZS know when we will be finding out our bonuses?

Where do you go to keep up to date on new Healthcare benefit products, regulations, etc? Is there an industry/regulatory resource?

What's your one regret from your time in the MBA program?

“The best minds of my generation are thinking about how to make people click ads” ~ Facebook data founder.

Is it wrong that we idolize FAANG? Should the govt intervene in business and privacy?

Unexpected quarantine perk: not having to sneak off to an empty conference room to cry

Went to a funeral today, wife’s oldest friend 42 non smoker, non drinker, did yoga and was a vegetarian and probably the nicest person I have met… went back to the house husband wanted a drink opened a top shelf bottle cause why not? Sometimes the stuff we discuss here is so trivial but what I remembered today is open the good stuff, enjoy it with people you love and tell them you love them. Tomorrow is not guaranteed

Hi any reviews on amtex systems?

Company on track for 22 goals. Traditionally included 2% profit sharing at YE, this year however comes with a unique caveat.

The CEO added a qualifier, to be eligible for the payout one must agree to and sign a binding arbitration agreement. In the CEOs email to staff he indicates these agreements are standard in most companies and typically required for new hires.

I’m curious to get insight from others. Is this standard practice and generally required for new hires? Something feels off.

Anyone figured out a good way to keep hearings public? I'm trying to figure out if I can get the courts to post zoom links for hearings somewhere.

Hi All

I'm looking to join LTI
Is there anyone with AEM background who can help me understand quality of work and quality of projects that are aem specific

QA lead -10yrs exp... Longing for a change.. Plz DM me so that I can share resume

I am shocked at how many people are unwilling to wear a mask. Are people really that selfish?

Any success stories with pre-seed? Been TTC for 8 months and nothing but had so many success stories with pre-seed

How much a consultant salary is in Capgemini with 5 years of experience. @

The size of someone's moleskine is the best predictor of their tenure (with an inverse relationship).

How does your firm measure utilization? I work for a small boutique that defines it as utilization = number of billable hours/2,080 and full bonus payout occurs at 80% plus.

Do mbb and big 4 do different types of work in deal making?

Anyone else hide your laptop between your back and the seat during takeoff so you can still work, but put your brief case in the overhead?

Is it too late to buy the FAANG stocks? Still feel that Amazon and Google are undervalued.

A week or so ago, someone shared a stacked bar chart of each MBB/Big 4 firm that highlighted the percentage of consultants that say they work 40, 50, 60 hours etc a week at each firm. I have searched endlessly to find that chart but haven’t had any luck. Not even on google. Does anyone know the chart I’m referring to?

I used to have açaí bowls for breakfast while traveling because of per diem. Now that I’m bracing to be WFH for the long run, I want to start making nicer breakfasts to make me happier. Where are the best places to get açaí? Not the powder, the frozen packets

How do you know people like working with you? I always feel like I’m not liked

A recruiter from google added me on LinkedIn...here's the catch, she head of recruiting in india haha (im white and in NYC). Should I reach out to her first?

Is asking tomorrow for a day off for Yom Kippur (this Wednesday) a bad look? Its last minute and obviously its a calendar event that I should have seen coming and given notice for

I have been an associate for 3.5 years. Going for a record here :). Hope I don’t get promoted so I can hit 5 years as an associate. Seems like a number no one can beat.

What's the pay for a SC in Advisory after promotion? Just got the call :)

Hotel or corporate housing? Benefits and drawbacks of each. This is for a long term engagement in Denver. I really like getting my Marriott points, but wouldn’t mind staying some weekends in Denver.

Can partners comment whether Pwc is having another round of layoffs. This is so scary! Shouldn't they rid of partners who can't sell first?! Or pause hiring? Opp. cost to find and train talent again?

Any decent studios < $2000 for rent in the SF Bay Area?

Any tinder success while on the road traveling?

Who are the top consulting firms for competitive strategy?

Need help on weighing an offer:
Currently SC at 115k ~ (+25k retention), offer from Capgemini Invent at 170 for M level.. not sure on sign on bonus. Worth the switch? Any reviews of capgemini?

I feel like these “incredible” exit opportunities consulting gives you is only applicable to MBB (i.e, companies only value MBB experience vs others). Any successful exits from Big 4 folk?